What is CVE-2023-21611?

CVE-2023-21611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, classified under Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-01-18.

How severe is CVE-2023-21611?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-21611 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader

CVE-2023-21611

Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 22.003.20282 (and earlier), 22.003.20281 (and earlier) and 20.005.30418 (and earlier) are affected by a Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in pri…

EPSS: 0.001 (26.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Adobe Acrobat Reader — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-379 — Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb23-01.html

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21611?: CVE-2023-21611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader, classified under Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-01-18.
How severe is CVE-2023-21611?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-21611 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.